Harriet Klausner's Review Archive
Fish and Wildlife Service Agent Mark Kincaid is on injury compensation leave while recovering from gunshot wounds incurred during an undercover assignment. To recuperate and remain occupied, Mark journeys to Arsanas City, Texas where he plans to renovate the house he inherited from his uncle.
Early one morning he hears birds chirping and looks out his window to see Cat Randolph setting up an aviary. To their mutual shocks Mark and Cat are attracted to one another. However, he plans to sell the house and leave as soon as he heals so he tries to keep away from her. Failing to avoid Cat, they fall in love. However, he quickly connects the case that left him injured to an illegal bird smuggling ring here in town with his beloved's sibling as the prime suspect.
Readers will find no trouble enjoying Eve Gaddy's latest romantic suspense thriller though the topic of illegal animal trafficking brings vividly to mind the abusive methods used by smugglers though the author treads lightly. The audience will definitely feel empathy and support the efforts to stop this ugly practice. The story line lures the reader into its' web from the first sentence due to the warmth and dedication of Mark and Cat. His dilemma between his love for Cat and his duty to catch the smugglers adds passion to the lead male protagonist. Even with the nasty but important underlying theme, sub-genre fans will enjoy TROUBLE IN TEXAS and rejoice in knowing that Ms. Gaddy has other Brothers Kincaid stories to tell.